Charlie Kirk’s accused killer appeared in court for the first time today since the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem on September 10.

Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with killing Kirk and appeared in court via video link.

He stood in front of a white background, wearing a suicide prevention vest that is standard issue for high-profile figures.

Judge Tony Graf read to Robinson the seven charges and told him that he is being given a court-appointed lawyer as he was deemed indigent.

Robinson seemed to be listening but did not display any emotion. He spoke only when asked to say his name, and seemed to nod when the judge said he was to stay in jail without bail. He has been held since his arrest on Thursday.

His next hearing has been scheduled for September 29 at 10am, and will be held using WebEx.

The 31-year-old deceased, was credited with energising the Republican youth movement and helping Donald Trump win the 2024 election.

Jeff Gray announced at a press conference earlier that he will seek the death penalty, saying, ‘I do not take this decision lightly.’

The Utah County Attorney’s Office has filed the a notice to seek the death penalty, confirmed criminal division chief Chad Grunander.

Investigators have been piecing together evidence, including a rifle and ammunition engraved with anti-fascist and meme culture messaging, found at the campus after the shooting.

Investigators have been piecing together evidence, including a rifle and ammunition engraved with anti-fascist and meme culture messaging, found at the campus after the shooting.